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Association of University Teachers protests delay in CAS promotions, dues
COIMBATORE: The Association of University Teachers (AUT) held a protest in front of the regional joint director of collegiate education in Coimbatore on Monday demanding the implementation of the career advancement scheme (CAS) and the disbursal of pending dues for teachers in govt-aided colleges.
AUT zone VII representatives later submitted a petition to regional joint director N Shenbagalakshmi. They highlighted that more than 5,000 teachers in 162 aided colleges had been denied CAS promotions, pay and arrears for over four years. This severely impacted the career growth of faculty members, despite the issuance of the govt order (GO) No 5 in 2021, which covers both govt and aided college teachers.
AUT zone VII secretary K Saravanakumar called the unequal implementation of the GO a betrayal and criticised the govt for ignoring the concerns of aided college teachers.
He said several senior faculty members were unable to apply for key academic posts due to the delay in promotions.
The association alleged that the joint director's office was refusing to accept CAS proposals, citing internal orders to restrict funds to salaries alone. AUT further raised concerns over the non-payment of incentive allowances for teachers holding MPhil and PhD degrees, which they say is discouraging research activity in the state.
AUT plans to intensify protests, with a state-level demonstration scheduled in Chennai on August 7.
